Unlicensed Engineer, OTB

Centerline Logistics - Seattle, WA

Full-time

Seattle, WA

Support Activities for Transportation

About the position

Maintain the vessel's engine room and equipment in a state of readiness to perform work for customers as needed. Perform start up and shut down, troubleshooting, and heavy maintenance of vessel power and propulsion systems. This job includes pulling heavy lines and hoses, working on oil and cargo barges, general vessel maintenance, and other tasks that may be assigned from time to time. Perform work as directed by Captain and/or Mate of vessel and Port Engineers.

Responsibilities

• Preventive maintenance and underway repairs on main engines and gears, pumps, motors, plumbing, deck machinery (including towing winch(es)), and auxiliary generator units.
• Perform routine periodic maintenance about tug and on barge as needed.
• Maintain proper liquid levels and perform lubrication services for tug operations.
• Log all maintenance and repairs in an electronic maintenance tracking program.
• Monitor and record operating condition of engine room equipment.
• Maintain daily, weekly and monthly logs with proper readings and times.
• Wash down engine room and bilges at every decrew. Engine room must be kept clean and ready for operation at all times.
• Fill out material requisitions and work order forms.
• Perform fuel transfers on tug.
• Make up all tows as directed by Captain or Mate.
• Use the radio for clear communications.
• Knot tying, line/wire splicing, make up and handle heaving lines and messengers.
• Make up and throw heaving lines.
• Properly tie off barge tows.
• Give proper direction and distance signals and information.
• Paint inside and outside of tug on an on-going basis.
• Assist in loading supplies.
• General cleanup of tugs and barges.
• General cooking and galley duties as required.
• Operate all firefighting and lifesaving equipment aboard.

Requirements

• OS/Wiper UCCG license required
• Valid medical card
• Valid TWIC card
• Permanent residence in Washington or Oregon preferred
• Two (2) years previous work experience on marine diesels required
• Must be able to comprehend, respond and carry out specific orders from the Captain or immediate supervisor
• Ability to learn and make application of safety awareness, injury prevention, and firefighting
• Carry out essential job responsibilities and duties listed above with minimum direction
• Must be able to understand and use information contained in cargo information cards and material safety data sheets
• Must be able to read, speak, and understand English over telephone and/or radio
• Valid State Driver's License
• Valid U.S. Passport
• Must have or complete firefighting training within 6 months of hire
• Must have a valid first aid/CPR training certificate
• Complete HAZWOPER training within 30 days of hire

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D options
• 401(k) options
• Disability Insurance
• Sick pay
• Vacation pay
• 10 paid holidays per calendar year (subject to work schedule)
• Healthcare and/or Dependent Care FSAs